A review by papermiwnt
Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

 "i made sweet things for all those who lived with the sadness of loss. and that's how i was able to live out my life." ⎯ Tokue Yoshii

i ugly cried because of how devastating and beautiful the story is. it was very touching⎯it's short but meaningful read about life, nature, friendship, hope and healing